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Carmel mayor addresses harassment allegations By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is facing allegations of workplace harassment from ClerkTreasurer Christine Pauley, CITY NEWS who said in 2015 and 2016 Brainard forcibly kissed her, repeatedly invited her on trips and didn’t listen when she rejected his romantic advances. Brainard, however, tells a different story and provided emails to back it up. “Mayor Brainard (used) Pauley his influence and power to create a toxic environment at City Hall with a deeper, more persistent attempt to encourage me to do things I did not want to do,” Pauley stated in an email. “Shame on him if he uses the flimsy Brainard excuse that ‘we were dating’ for his deceitful behavior. This thought resides in his head and is not true.” Brainard denied the harassment allegations. “After I was legally separated at the end of 2015 from my wife of almost 30 years, Ms. Pauley and I saw each other socially for a short time in early 2016 after she took office,” he stated in an email. “It was a mutual and equal relationship.” A March 26, 2016, email from Brainard’s personal account to Pauley’s personal account shows that Brainard pursued a relationship with Pauley. In the email, which Current obtained from mayoral candidate Fred Glynn’s campaign, Brainard outlines how he and Pauley could travel together to Rome for a conference at which he was speaking. He states that the trip could be their “special secret” and it would not be funded through any tax dollars. “We will be returning five days apart from one another,” Brainard’s email states. “No one will think twice about it here.” Pauley declined the offer, and Brainard responded, “Got it. Won’t ask again.” Pauley also shared an email she received from Brainard in May 2016, where he describes a Wisconsin resort that is a “totally isolated lodge in the north woods on a lake” with Memorial Day availability. She replied with, “I will respectfully decline. It looks like a phenomenal vacation.” Court records show Brainard was legally separated from his now ex-wife, Liz, at the time of the emails, although their divorce wasn’t finalized until July 2017. Brainard provided an email from his per-

Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley and Mayor Jim Brainard at an appearance by Carly Fiorino on May 2, 2016, at Soho Cafe and Gallery. (Photo submitted by Dan McFeely)

sonal account that he sent to Pauley a month before she declined to go to Rome that outlined his invitation to speak there. He wrote, “This should be fun!” and Pauley responded, “I would love to go!” He said this led to the March 26 email outlining plans for the trip. Brainard also provided other emails that he believes show that Pauley did not feel harassed, such as a February 2016 email explaining a trip to Troy, Mich., where she states, “I just might have to tag along as your Michigan connection.” In another email from April 2016, Brainard and Pauley appear to make plans to drive together to an Indianapolis election night watch party. When contacted April 22 about the mayor’s response to the allegations, Pauley referred all questions to attorney Tim Stoesz. “Unfortunately Mr. Brainard has chosen to attack Christine to divert attention from his questionable behavior,” Stoesz said. ‘Interesting timing’ Pauley, whom Brainard supported in the 2015 election, made the allegations less than a month before the May 7 Republican primary. Brainard is facing a challenge from Glynn, Hamilton County Councilor, whom Pauley is supporting. “It is interesting timing, that after three years, the Glynn campaign has brought this out two weeks before the primary election,” Brainard stated. “This is clearly a premeditated attack on my character meant to divert voters’ attention from the real issues of the campaign.” Glynn described the mayor as “reckless” and said his actions are among many “poor decisions.” “In the era of the ‘Me Too’ movement, Mayor Brainard’s lack of comprehension of the word ‘no’ is extremely disturbing. Regardless of the

circumstances or situation that these emails exist, the fact that Ms. Pauley repeatedly said no should have been enough for Jim Brainard to cease his efforts in pursuing her,” Glynn said. Pauley said she looked into filing charges in 2016 but was told by her lawyers that the law does not address workplace harassment between two elected officials. “I could have filed a civil suit in 2016, but knowing I had three more years of working in these conditions would have been made worse by filing a lawsuit directly against Jim Brainard,” Pauley said. Pauley is not running for office this year. Her position of clerk-treasurer will be replaced with an elected clerk and appointed controller in 2020 because of Carmel’s transition to second-class city status. Glynn said he’s spoken with Pauley about her interest in the controller position but that he never offered it in exchange for support. Community response Brainard said he’s received an outpouring of support — from people he knows and others he doesn’t — since Pauley made the allegations public. He also explained why he believes she’s making the allegations. “She is one of my opponent’s biggest supporters,” Brainard said. “She made it clear to me that she wanted to be controller. I told her we need a CPA in that position, and at that point I think she decided to do everything she could to work with Mr. Glynn so she could obtain that position.” Pauley is not a CPA. Campaign finance records show she has donated $1,000 to Glynn’s campaign. See HARASSMENT on Page 7

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Fired clerk-treasurer’s employee gets job back By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com An employee fired April 17 by Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley is getting her job back, but she won’t report to her previous boss. CITY NEWS Carmel City Council President Jeff Worrell said he and Pauley met April 25 to work out a plan to rehire Ann Bingman, who had been the city’s director of internal controls before she was terminated. The Carmel City Council held a special meeting April 23 to investigate the firing and the ability of the clerk-treasurer’s office to complete its work without Bingman. The city is in the midst of an annual audit for which Bingman had many key responsibilities. At the meeting, Pauley expressed confidence the office could fully function without Bingman, while Bingman said she had doubts about how all of the work would be done. She also said she believed her termination was “politically motivated” and that Pauley had called her soon after she was terminated and left a voicemail about a “peace offering,” which she assumed meant she would get her job back. Bingman said she did not return the call. “When I left that (April 23) meeting, I did have concerns. I could’ve taken the position of saying, ‘OK ,Christine, you said you could do it, so go do it.’ However, Ann raised some questions and others came to us after that meeting to raise questions,” Worrell said. “Therefore, I was grateful to Christine that she was willing to change her position on this specific employee.”

DISPATCHES Holocaust remembrance — The City of Carmel will hold the 2019 Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony at noon May 3 at The Tarkington Theater, 3 Center Green. Holocaust survivor Esther Davidson will speak on “Never Again!” Davidson’s parents turned her care over to an elderly Polish woman before fleeing Poland during World War II. The program is free and open to the public.

Christine Pauley answers questions from the Carmel City Council during a special meeting held April 23 to investigate the ability of her office to complete its work. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Worrell said the conditions of Bingman’s rehire include restructuring the office so that Bingman will not report directly to Pauley and that Pauley cannot terminate Bingman again when the audit is complete. Bingman said she is “very excited” to be returning to her former role. “I am deeply appreciative of the city’s support during this difficult time and look forward to working with everyone again,” she said. “I will be returning (April 30) to get the work back on track as quickly as possible.” Pauley did not respond to a request for comment as of press time. She previously declined to say why she terminated Bingman citing it as a personal matter.

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COMMUNITY HARASSMENT from Page 3 Brainard recalled a morning in March 2016 when he called in sick to work and woke up surprised to see Pauley sitting on the edge of his bed checking in on him. “It scared me to death. I felt (sick), and I didn’t want to see anybody,” he said. “You don’t do that to someone who you don’t want to be around and who is ‘bothering’ you.” Pauley issued a statement April 26 through Stoesz regarding the mayor’s claims. “The latest allegations from Mayor Brainard are just more of his fantasy,” she stated. “I am sure he would like to believe that we were dating, but fantasy is not reality. He can bring out as many of his supporters as he wants to stand up for him.” Several people who said they knew or saw Brainard and Pauley in early 2016 have come forward to support the mayor’s claims that the two had a dating relationship. Mark Filippel of Shaker Heights, Ohio, said he remembers Brainard and Pauley traveling to the Cleveland area together in mid-March 2016 to scout locations for Pauley’s daughter’s wedding. Filippel said Pauley told him she invited Brainard to accompany her on the drive and that they all enjoyed a dinner together where “everyone seemed to get

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along fine.” Carmel resident Lonnie Schauwecker said he recalled seeing Brainard and Pauley together at a Shen Yun performance at Clowes Hall in early March 2016. He said he sat next to Brainard at the performance and that a woman — who Schauwecker said he now recognizes as Pauley — sat on his other side. “Mayor Brainard and I did not converse the entire evening as he and the lady were in conversation,” Schauwecker stated in an email. “It was clear that they were in a relationship and held hands all evening.” Both sightings occurred shortly before Brainard emailed Pauley about traveling to Rome together. On April 25, City of Carmel spokeswoman Nancy Heck released an email the city received from Pauley’s former neighbor, Amy Stacey, who said she remembers Pauley telling her in June 2016 that she was dating Brainard. “During the time we lived in the same neighborhood Chris Pauley would be very open when bragging about the men she dated (judges, lawyers, doctors, prominent businessmen),” Stacey stated. “I had no reason to not believe her when she claimed to be dating Mayor Brainard, as I saw them in public often and when Mayor Brainard came to Chris’s home on more than one occasion.”

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COMMUNITY Range Line Road has reopened to northbound CONSTRUCTION traffic but remains closed southbound between Eighth Street to just south of Clay Terrace for a drainage and stormwater project. Work is expected to be complete by May 3. Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange is being built. Construction is expected to last through the year. Construction on a new access ramp from Lowes Way to Keystone Parkway is ongoing and expected to be complete by June.

DISPATCHES Early voting — The Carmel Clay Public Library will serve as an early voting site. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. May 1 and 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 and 4. Primary Election Day is May 7. Learn more at hamiltoncounty. in.gov/222/Current-Election-Information. National Day of Prayer — The annual National Day of Prayer event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. May 2 at the Carmel City Hall Gazebo at 1 Civic Square. People from all faith traditions are welcome. In case of rain, the event will be moved inside City Hall. Learn more at nationaldayofprayer.org or by contacting event chair Dave Forbes at dhforbes@outlook.com. CCPR promotion — Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation has named Eric Mehl recreation and facilities director. Mehl has worked with CCPR for nine years and most recently served as the Monon Community Center assistant director.

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Theft suspect sought — Carmel police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole a cart full of merchandise at 8:42 p.m. March 23 from Meijer on West Carmel Drive. The subject is described as an African American male who is 5’9” and 190 pounds with short hair, a beard and a pierced left ear. He was wearing dark clothing with a black jacket. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.

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seventh-grade language arts teacher at Mt. Vernon Middle School. He was in his fifth year at the school. “The Mt. Vernon community, surrounding Adam Bisesi just had a way about him. schools, churches and other organizations “He was a person you wanted to be have rallied with overwhelming around because IN MEMORY he always made support for our students and teachers during this difficult time,” Mt. you smile or Vernon Middle School Principal laugh,” longtime friend Ruby BurBenjamin Williams said. “Mr. Bisesi ris said. “His smile was infectious. is greatly missed. He had a unique To not smile around him would be talent and ability in connecting with impossible. I never remember him students, plus motivating students being angry or upset. He went out Bisesi to develop a love for reading. He of his way to make everyone feel was a wonderful colleague, teammate and important.” friend to us.” Bisesi, 35, died April 2 when he was Burris said Bisesi often contributed bestruck and killed by a dump truck on the hind the scenes. Ind. 31 northbound exit ramp to 146th Street “But you always knew he was going to be and 151st Street. Carmel Police Dept.’s acthere,” she said. “He would help anybody, cident investigation concluded it appeared that’s who he was. His faith was just so Bisesi intentionally walked out into traffic solid for him.” and was struck and killed by the dump Bisesi was a former youth minister at truck. East 91st Street Christian Church. Burris knew Bisesi since the second Bisesi is survived by his mother, Kristi, grade in Westfield. and stepfather Tom Ebbinghaus, and sisters Both were 2002 Westfield High School Abby (Eric) Breece, Brianna (Jarrod) Houghgraduates. They kept in touch through the land and Caitlin Ebbinghaus. He was preyears. ceded in death by his father, Terry Bisesi. Bisesi, an Indianapolis resident, was a

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Farmers Market returns May 4 By Renee Larr news@currentincarmel.com With warmer weather on the way, the Carmel Farmers Summer Market will begin May 4 at Center CENTER GREEN Green. The market runs from 8 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday from May to September. Guests will be able to purchase fruits, vegetables, meats, spices, oils and many other local food items from 70 vendors. “For the last two years we have had 64 vendors,” said Ron Carter, Market Committee president. “We are enlarging the market this year, and all the vendors are purveyors of edible products except for plants. They’re all from Indiana. They must grow and or produce at least 50 percent of everything they sell at the market.” The committee honors tradition each year but also adds new elements. “The biggest thing that’s new and different is we are closing in the west end of the green with stands for vendors so that it will be a continuous loop around the Center Green,” Carter said. Each Saturday will begin with a celebrity bell ringer to start the day. Shoppers will

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also be treated to live entertainment while perusing the market. “We have seating for 50 around the Carmel Rotary Amphitheater where we will have a different musical group each Saturday,” Carter said. Many vendors participate annually. Carter has a waiting list of 30 businesses wanting to be involved. Circle City Sweets has participated in the market since 2006. “My favorite thing in my business is talking to customers,” Circle City Sweets owner and pastry chef Cindy Hawkins stated in an email. “We have such a loyal, weekly clientele.” For more, visit carmelfarmersmarket.com.

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Q&A: Meet Central District candidates Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com City Council Central District incumbent Bruce Kimball is facing a challenge in the May 7 Republican primary from Chauncey Bogan. The candidates answered the following questions from Current:

Bruce Kimball Family: My wife and I have three children between us. Brandon is on a Kimball submarine in the Pacific, and Justin is in the tech industry with Microsoft. Pat (Patrick) is a manager in Westfield at Bridgewater Country Club. Job: I am retired but approach City Council as a full-time position. Years in Carmel: 28 Previous political experience: Elected to city council in 2016 Contact: facebook.com/ BruceKimball4CarmelCityCouncil/ Why do you want to run for office? I want to make sure Carmel doesn’t experience boom and bust. What issues will your campaign focus on? Public safety is No. 1, followed by keeping taxes low and values high. Last but not least, I will continue to focus on the activities that keep Carmel’s neighborhoods strong and inviting.

Chauncey Bogan Family: Married 22 years to my lovely wife, Carolyn, and together we Bogan have six children and six grandchildren Job: Precinct committeeman for Mohawk Hills and retired small business owner Years in Carmel: 3-plus Political experience: Presidential appointments to the National Advisory Council of the Small Business Administration and Houston/Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; State of Texas gubernatorial appointment as director of the Brazos River Authority; congressional appointment to the Service Academy Nomination Board; Executive Committee Region VI — Small Business Administration appointment to the executive committee by SBA director Contact info: BoganForCarmelCityCouncil@gmail.com Why do you want to run for office? My

What are your qualifications for this office? I have been a volunteer in a wide range of activities since moving here in 1991. They involve Carmel Dads’ Clubs to 15 years volunteering at the Carmel Farmers Market. I have served on the local Carmel Development Commission. I have worked for a couple of the largest U.S. banks doing wholesale lending. I have been appointed by Gov. (Eric) Holcomb to a commission to address qualityof-life in Indiana with bike trails. What sets you apart from the other candidate for this office? I have lived and volunteered in Carmel for 28 years. My experiences give me more of a long-term perspective. Budgets every year that I have been on city council have resulted in lower taxes. I am a member of the Lions Club and a member of the Carmel Historical Society. What is your favorite aspect of living in Carmel? While Carmel has grown by leaps and bounds, being involved in many organizations still gives Carmel a small-town feeling. What is an area where Carmel can improve? Continued support of public safety as the city grows with added population is important. Keeping our older neighborhoods’ infrastructure up-to-date will be ongoing. community is being neglected. What issues will your campaign focus on? Infrastructure in the Central District and communication between the community to City Hall and City Hall back to the community. 1. Ditches cleaned, graded and maintained, just like the flower pots. Neighborhood streets repaired and maintained, just like the bike lanes. 2. Open communication from the community to City Hall and City Hall back to the community. It’s called transparency. What are your qualifications for this office? Forty years as a public servant to the communities in which I’ve lived. What sets you apart from the other candidate for this office? My prior public service, community involvement and political experience. What is your favorite aspect of living in Carmel? Lifestyle What is an area where Carmel can improve? Infrastructure

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The school board approved a resolution April 22 that authorizes a building corporation to issue bonds for a term of up to 20 years with a principal amount not exceeding $64,645,000. Construction is expected to begin in December and be complete by October 2021. Both buildings are expected to be open to begin the 2021-22 school year.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A popular entryway on the north side of Carmel High School will soon be reconfigured to improve student safety. The Carmel SECURITY Clay Schools board of trustees on April 22 unanimously approved a bid of $1.05 million from JBM Contractors to create a more secure entrance at Door 21 near the swimming pool. The funds also will cover Carmel High School’s Door 21 will soon be reconfigured to create a replacement of the main cafmore secure entryway. (Photo by eteria cooler and freezer. The Ann Marie Shambaugh) projects are funded through general obligation bonds approved in November 2018. The renovations will include a ticketing counter in the vestibule and space for a school resource officer to help provide security. The project is expected to begin June 1 and wrap up after students return in the fall. CCS Supt. Michael Beresford said reconfiguring the entryway is among the district’s top two security initiatives. The other is a new crosswalk for students to use when walking from the football stadium to CHS, a City of Carmel project now under way as the city makes improvements along 136th Street.

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The Carmel Clay Public Library will play host to a series of community conversations called “American Creed” in May to discuss American ideals. The program is presented in LIBRARY partnership with the IUPUI Arts & Humanities Institute. “CCPL was interested in this project of PBS and the American Library Association as an opportunity for our community members to reflect and engage in dialogue on civics-related topics and how we live together as a community,” said Sara O’Sha, CCPL audiovisual services supervisor. O’Sha The conversations begin with a screening of the documentary “American Creed” at 6:30 p.m. May 2. CCPL will follow up with three more events, each focused on a different theme. They are: • May 16, 6:30 p.m. “Who is Counted?” Explore what citizenship has meant through the generations through historical works and conversation facilitated by IUPUI faculty members. • May 23, 6:30 p.m. “We the People” Who are “we the people” and who gets to define the American creed? • May 30, 6:30 p.m. “Civic Engagement” Join IUPUI faculty to consider what civic engagement means and the interplay between engagement at the local level and with the sprawling community that is the United States.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Spring brings longer, and happily, warmer days. The flowers push forth from winter’s slumber, stretching toward the sun. It is time to shake off the sleepy gray days and refresh for another season. But with many joys come requisite tasks. It is time to freshen the mulch, packed by snow. It is time to clean the gutters, clogged with the last remnant of autumn leaves. It is time to shed those extra pounds. It is time to become our summer selves. To children, the changing season brings anticipation of release from the confines of required school hours. But that hopefulness is tempered by the looming reality of final exams. For older kids, thoughts turn to summer jobs and full wallets. To be sure, they must pass the nervous excitement of proms and graduation. Seasons change with painful bliss – the oxymoron of hopeful dread – reminding us of the duality of our nature. We must overcome those things we avoid to achieve those things we desire. For we adult citizens, the spring carries the cries and conflicts of our election process. Candidates vie for our attention. Do we value experience and tenure or seek change? Mostly, are we tired of the bickering? Primary Election Day is May 7. It matters who will lead. And, it matters that democracy is only ruled by majority if we fulfill our duty to cast a ballot. Are we happy with the condition and direction of our community? Do we want change? The season is here and mustn’t be ignored. Maintenance is simple. Repair is costly. Please, take the time to vote. Absence makes no statement but disregard. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Mistaken lab-dentity Commentary by Danielle Wilson Suburb shenanigans continue, my friends. Fast on the heels of our latest raccoon debacle, I have another tale of animal antics to share. Enjoy! I was the last one up a few HUMOR nights ago, which in and of itself was unusual. Doo was already in bed, and the kids were in their rooms. After I turned off the lights, I went to call our black Lab, Libby, in. She was in the yard playing with a neighbor dog, Declan, also a black Lab. I chatted with his owner for a bit, and then after getting Libby inside, headed upstairs. While I was brushing my teeth, my youngest stormed into the bathroom: “Mom, someone’s been knocking on the door for 10 minutes. Didn’t you hear it?” No, I had not, and because Doo has hearing loss and was deep into an audio book with ear buds, he had not, either. So, I threw on some pants and went back

downstairs. Libby was jumping at the window, responding to Declan, who was peering in. My neighbor was on the front stoop. “Hi. I’m sorry. Did you need something?” I asked. “Yeah. You have our dog. This is Libby!” Oops. I had accidently brought the wrong pet into the house, and the neighbor had realized just a hair too late. I do remember thinking to myself that it was weird that Declan also had a purple collar, but that was the extent of my observational awareness. Doo and the kids say this epic fail is proof that I hate Libby, but I disagree. It was dark, they’re both black labs, and I’m not usually up that late. Peace out.

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Editor, Thank you, Current in Carmel staff, for hosting a mayoral debate between Mayor Jim Brainard and Hamilton County Councilor Fred Glynn. Both men running for the Carmel mayor spot are Republicans. I think it is important for all of us to work together in Carmel and Hamilton County to continue to help move from a predominantly “red” area to a more balanced “purplish” color. At the debate, councilman Glynn raised a concern about too many “aye” votes on the current council. This is a good time for us to elect the Democrats running for Carmel’s city council (in the general election). This would help whichever candidate wins the mayoral race to have a more expanded dialogue about Carmel’s future. Shelley Carey, Carmel

I think it is important for all of us to work together in Carmel and Hamilton County to continue to help move from a predominantly “red” area to a more balanced “purplish” color.

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READERS’ VIEWS A former mayor’s thoughts on Carmel Editor, When I decided to move to Indiana from Illinois, I simply picked the best city in the state. I suspect I chose Carmel for the reasons many do – top schools, great public safety, low taxes and high quality of life. I spent a lifetime as a businessman, town alderman and mayor of Rolling Meadows, Ill., a northwest suburb of Chicago. As a mayor, the challenge was always about growing a jobs and tax base, pushing for quality-of-life and dealing with aging infrastructure. It is through this lens, after living in Carmel for some time, that I truly understand how special the city is and what Mayor Jim Brainard has accomplished in 23 years. Cities live and die by their ability to build infrastructure during the growth phase and their ability to attract investment years later when the next suburb has greener pastures. What Brainard has done in Carmel has been nothing short of amazing. He has used investment from corporations and developers to replace aging county roads with beautiful boulevards, develop one of

the best transportation networks I’ve ever seen and set up a low-urban-density development pattern downtown that is creating a powerful tax base for the next century. While Carmel has taken on debt, it’s at historically low interest rates and is being repaid in large part by corporations instead of residents. Infrastructure needs and costs are ever-present for all cities, but they can either be on-the-books and beautiful like Carmel or unfunded and pothole-riddled, as is the case across the country. I’ve heard some say that as a wealthy suburb with good schools, all this would have happened, anyway. Carmel would have been nice, but I believe Mayor Brainard’s vision and dedication has made it exceptional. Most important of all, Brainard has put Carmel on a trajectory where investment won’t flow somewhere else in 30 years when the city is built out. Carmel has become a nationally unique destination with an economic engine poised for an even brighter future. I’m honored to call it home. Tim Veenbaas, Carmel

Brainard doesn’t deserve 4 more years Editor, Mayor Jim Brainard has been in office for 24 years. Twenty-four years is a long time, nearly a quarter of a century. Now, many innovations have been made under Mayor Brainard’s tenure, most notably his roundabouts. Fortunately, his plan to fine you $100 if you didn’t turn on your blinkers when exiting a roundabout failed to get council support. He cites his reason for another term is that there is more to accomplish. Yes, I think any politician could say that. There are more things he wants to spend your taxes on. Fortunately, one of those things will not be the $6 million antique merry-go-round, thanks to the remonstrance headed by Dr. Tim Hannon, running for city council at-large. The Carmel mayor and city council have repeatedly voted themselves pay raises. Mayor Brainard’s salary of $148,786 makes him the highest-paid mayor in Indiana but is still much less than the $180,000 salary our mayor was hoping to get several years ago. On top of this, his perks include a cityprovided automobile, and apparently there’s no limit on the number as he has managed to wreck several. The raises would have

been larger if not for the protestations of the citizens. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a rule that government officials could not vote themselves pay raises, that the pay raises would only apply to elected officials that replace them? Yes, costs-of-living increases through the years warrant occasional pay adjustments, but elected officials in a representative democracy should consider their job as one of a short-term public servant, not a lifetime source of income. After all, the officials all knew what the salary was when they begged for your vote. If elected officials think their pay is too low, perhaps it is time for them to vote a pay raise for their replacement. Fred Glynn, past Hamilton County Council president and candidate for mayor of Carmel, deserves your consideration. As mayor, he will devote his energy to ensuring continued high quality of living in Carmel, without skyrocketing debt obligations and without the danger of perceptions of cozy conflicts of interest that come from 24 years of working with developers, as is the case with our current mayor. John T. Curran, Carmel

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Tempted by the jokes of another Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I have watched with great interest through the years the increasing number of athletes who have used steHUMOR roids and other performanceenhancing drugs. As a writer, I am proud of my body (of work) that has not been tarnished by the use of any humor-enhancing or whimsy-producing substances. There have been periods in my life when I’ve wondered where my next joke would come from. I have sometimes found myself in a comic abyss, ready to steal others’ lines. Once you’re hooked on other people’s humor, it’s hard to kick the habit. You think you have conquered your demons, but soon you are hiding Woody Allen quips on index cards in your office desk drawer or sticking Post-it Notes with Jeff Foxworthy zingers on your refrigerator. You sneak a peek at Jerry Seinfeld stand-up routines on YouTube and before you know it, you are addicted. I constantly fight the temptation to pilfer from others. At first, it’s just casual use, like a witty remark at a party filched from Eddie Murphy, or an observation from Andy Rooney. The allure becomes intoxicating

While writing a recent essay, I saw the perfect spot for a wisecrack from “Everybody Loves Raymond.” I broke out in a sweat. A single stolen joke would cause me to fall off the wagon. One newspaper, in order to safeguard its reputation and to assure themselves that I was not “using,” administered a test to assess any potential reliance I might have on other humorists’ material. I filled out an extensive survey with tough multiple-choice questions, including this famous Henny Youngman line: Take my wife... A. As an example B. To the grocery store C. Please D. Out of Nordstrom The newspaper also sent a few of my columns to a humor clinic in Washington, D.C. to be analyzed. I tested completely negative: not stolen, not plagiarized. And sadly, not very funny.

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DISPATCHES Home sales rise — Homes in Carmel are flying off the market at increased prices. According to F.C. Tucker, the average sale price for homes sold in Carmel in March 2019 was $426,204 at an average of $155.69 per square foot, a 9 percent price increase. Homes in the city sold 18 days faster than this time last year at 57 days. Merchants hits milestone — Mortgage banking firm Merchants Capital has reached a major milestone. As of Dec. 28, 2018, Merchants Capital, formerly PR Mortgage & Investments, now services loans in excess of $10 billion for Merchants Bank and other investors. Since its inception in 1990, Merchants Capital has originated and closed more than $13.8 billion in loans. In 2018 alone, Merchants Capital – which will move into its new headquarters in Carmel this year – closed approximately 207 loans and generated nearly $2.6 billion in new loan production nationwide. Allstate gives back — Four local Allstate representatives recently earned $1,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grants for area nonprofits. They include Carmel Allstate agency owner Ranj Puthran, who

will support the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation; Carmel Allstate financial specialist Roy Lederman, who will support the Jefferson Awards for Public Service; and Patrick Terry, Sr., who will support Eagle Creek Little League. Carmel attorney appointed — Carmel resident and Riley Bennett Egloff partner Kathleen Hart has been appointed to the board of directors of the Indiana Federal Community Defenders for a three-year term. IFCD’s mission is to provide high-quality, client-centered representation to indigent defendants charged with a federal crime and provide resources and training to Federal Criminal Justice Act panel attorneys. Round Room announces promotions — Carmel-based Round Room the largest Verizon authorized retailer in the U.S., recently announced that Chad Jensen has been named president of the company’s wireless division and Katie Wiley has been promoted to chief strategy officer. Round Room leads and invests in companies serving the wireless industry and operates 1,160 TCC and Wireless Zone stores across 41 states. For more, visit RoundRoom.com.

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Local chef and registered dietician Michelle Dudash recently published the second edition of her popular NUTRITION cookbook, “Clean Eating for Busy Families.” Dudash said she knew for a long time she wanted to write a cookbook but it felt like a pipe dream. In 2012, she made the dream a reality with the first edition of “Clean Eating for Busy Families.” Although her culinary training was focused on fine dining, becoming a mother made Dudash realize she needed to simplify recipes she had created during her time as a private Cordon Bleu-certified chef while maintaining nutrition and flavor profiles. “After I had my first child, it was a very big change in lifestyle,” Dudash said. “Your time to prepare a meal is limited. I found ways to take my old recipes from when I was a private chef and make them more streamlined.” Dudash said the first edition sold almost 25,000 copies. More than six years later, Dudash’s publisher, Fair Winds Press, suggested a second edition.

Local author, chef and nutritionist Michelle Dudash displays the new edition of her book, “Clean Eating for Busy Families.” (Photo by Sara Baldwin Schatz)

The updated cookbook, “Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised and expanded: Simple and Satisfying Real-Food Recipes You and Your Kids Will Love,” contains new recipes, updated images, dairy-free and gluten-free options and highlighted 30-minute recipes. Dudash celebrated the second edition with a launch party last month in the special events room at 21st Amendment Wine & Spirits in Carmel. The event featured samplings of her recipes, wine pairings, book signing and gifts for attendees. The book is available at amazon.com/ Clean-Eating-Families-revised-expanded/ dp/1592338615 or at book stores such as Barnes & Noble.

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Fitness, fellowship and faith are the core elements of F3, a national men’s workout organization that promotes FITNESS physical health and personal well-being. The Indianapolis chapter meets regularly in the parking lot of Carmel’s Northview Church. A typical early morning session begins at 5:30 a.m. and consists of a rigorous military-style workout. Being peer-led, the men to motivate each other to push past the pain. “We are not created to be alone, yet many men try to do things on their own,” said Matt Sherrill, a group member. “F3 provides a place for men to do things together, get in shape, build strong friendships and become better men for their families, communities and world.” Group member John McConda agrees. “We develop a kinship when we work out together and build a strong camaraderie,” he said. “It’s not just simply working out, it’s creating a community and getting to know each other.”

F3 members participate in an early morning workout in the parking lot at Northview Church. (Photo by Ray Mo)

The diverse group of men range in age from early 20s to early 60s and provides participants with different perspectives on what it means to be a man, father and husband. “Like many men, I didn’t know how much I needed this, but after over five years of being a part of F3 and seeing the huge impact it has made on my life, I can’t imagine not having it,” Sherrill said. “F3 is open to all men of all backgrounds, faith or no faith, race, ethnicity, etc. It is not about pushing any beliefs on anyone, but just like in the mission statement, we are here to ‘plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.’” Learn more at f3indianapolis.com.

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CHS decides to ‘Bring It On’ with modern musical By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior Jessy Voris is playing one of the leads in a Carmel High School musical for the first time and PERFORMANCE she is plenty busy. Voris is cast as Campbell in the production of “Bring It On,” at 7 p.m. May 9-10, 2 and 7 p.m. May 11 at the high school auditorium. The musical features music by Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda and lyrics by Amanda Green and Miranda. “Last year we did such a classic, ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and this is much more modern with full hip-hop choreography,” director Sam Chenoweth said. Voris said her character is in a lot of the big dance numbers. “She is all over the place. She never leaves the stage it feels like,” she said. “It’s definitely the biggest role I’ve had and I’m super grateful. It’s definitely more modern than anything Carmel has done before with the hip-hop take on it. I think it’s something the whole student body will enjoy because it’s set in a high school setting. It’s something everyone can relate to.” Campbell is named captain of the Truman High School squad before her life gets turned upside down. “It’s been a dream of her’s as long as she can remember to be captain of her cheerleading squad,” Voris said. “She gets re-districted to Jackson High School, which is an inner-city school with no cheerleading squad. She still has a dream of competing at cheerleading nationals and she creates a squad at the new school. She becomes unlikely friends with Bridget, another girl transferred from Truman, and creates a squad with Danielle (Laney McNamar), who is the queen bee of Jackson. At nationals, she does have to compete against Truman. It’s kind of the main conflict.” Voris was a cheerleader for her first two years at CHS. She is one of four performers in the production with high school cheerleading experience. “My sophomore year I did Ambassadors and cheerleading, and it was a lot to do

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both,” Voris said. Truman performs more traditional cheerleading and Jackson’s is more like hip-hop. “It did help knowing how stunting works and the safety of it,” Voris said. “The dancing for the Truman part of the squad is cheer-based, so there is sharper movement. My dance background from Ambassadors and a studio has helped me for the Jackson part because there is a lot more hip-hop. It’s cool I get the best of both worlds.” Junior Natalie Hammond portrays Eva, one of the cheerleaders. “She’s the mean girl and she is practically the conflict of the whole show,” Hammond said. “I’m used to getting the mean parts and I aways seem to get like the short, mean girl. It’s fun to change from what I do normally during the day and come (to rehearsal) and be mean and sassy.” Senior Sydney Greene plays Skylar, one of the Truman cheerleaders. “She is kind of a mean girl, the queen bee of the school,” Greene said. “Eva starts off very nice and we take her on our team. She kind of turns on all of us and becomes evil. She is really not there for the right intentions and she kind of destroys our whole squad through the show. We’re a

different kind of mean.” Greene played the lead role of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid.” “I have to find a lot of confidence in myself for this role,” Greene said. “She’s very cocky and different from other roles I’ve played.” Greene has never cheered before but has always been a dancer. “Having the dance experience had helped in picking up the moves,” she said. “I’ve had to learn the cheerleading moves and learn how to stunt a little bit, which is quite exciting.” Hammond said the music is different. “There is a lot of hip-hop music and a lot more of pop-style music than traditional musical theater we’ve done in the past,” Hammond said. “I’ve never cheered before, so it’s brand new to me.” Greene said she was familiar with the musical. “I’ve listened to the soundtrack a bunch before,” Greene said. “Since it was written by Miranda, who wrote ‘Hamilton,’ you can hear that throughout the whole show. What makes the show so much different than last year is there is so much dancing in it. It’s big number after big number. The whole cast is on stage so much.” Tickets, which range from $8 to $18, are available on ticketracker.com.

The Ballet Theatre of Carmel dancers present “The Sleeping Beauty,” the timeless ballet based on a French fairy tale by Perrault set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s soaring music May 11-12. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 11 and 2 p.m. May 12 at Westfield High School Auditorium. Princess Aurora will be portrayed by Emmanuelle Hendrickson, Kirkland, May 11 and by Natalie Heinemeyer, a homeschooled sophomore from Westfield, May 12. Gabriel Weiner, Indianapolis, will perform as Prince Desire in both shows. The Lilac Fairy will be played by Larisa Tuttle, Indianapolis, May 11 and by Elizabeth Brame, Noblesville High School freshman, May 12. Alaina Hogan, a Carmel home-schooled junior, is cast as Evil Fairy Carabosse in both shows. Jared Kelly, IU Jacobs School of Music Dance, will play The Bluebird in both shows. For tickets, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org. Carmel — Marcus Roberts at the Modern Jazz Generation will perform at 8 p.m. May 4 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Carmel — Kim Greene, a Carmel oil and acrylic painter, and Indianapolis photographer Freddie Kelvin will hold an art reception, called “It’s a Beautiful World” from 5 to 9 p.m. May 3 at Art on Main Gallery & Gifts, 111 W. Main St. Whitestown — Al Holliday & the East Side Rhythm Band will appear at 8 p.m. May 3 at the 1915 Room at Moontown Brewery Co., 345 St. Bowers St. The cost is $7 in advance and $10 at the door. For more, visit moontownbeer.com. Fishers — Catalyst Repertory will present “Master Class,” the story of Maria Callas, from May 3 to 12 at The Switch Theatre, 10026 E. 126th St.

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Carmel photographer Ken Rabbers is best known for his landscape photography. But he has a passion for OPENING auto racing, too. “I’ve been a car guy since I was 3 years old,” said Rabbers, a retired civil engineer. Rabbers is one of the 12 to 13 Indiana Artisans who will work in the Indiana Artisan store, which is set to open May 1 at 22 Range Line Rd., in the former home of Hoosier Salon. Rabbers’ photo of 1965 Indy 500 winner Jimmy Clark’s Lotus racecar is one of his photos on display. Indiana Artisan closed in October 2018 after 11 months in its previous spot on 111 Main St. in Carmel. “We couldn’t come to terms on a new lease. I think we were destined to have this. This is much more space than we had,” Indiana Artisan Director Rosalyn Demaree said. “Indiana Artisans never really had a home, and we can nest here.” The store will feature gifts and art made by more than 100 visual and food artists whose work has been determined to be among the best in the state. About 15 will work in the store, which will be open from 11

Ken Rabbers pauses in the Indiana Artisan store, which opens May 1 at 22 Range Line Rd., Carmel. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and Monday by chance or appointment. The May 11 grand opening, set in conjunction with Meet Me on Main, will feature New Carlisle potter Steven Skinner demonstrating how he makes his brilliantly glazed, functional stoneware, and a Meet the Artist reception with Larry Hampton, a former racecar driver from Evansville whose watercolor and color pencil work primarily focuses on cars and transportation. Demaree said Hampton will have the first solo show in the North Gallery at the store. For the full story, visit currentnightandday.com.

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“That’s going to be geared more towards students who can’t afford to attend our school or can’t afford to do any music educaSchool of Rock is conducting a talent tion,” Roach said. “So, that’s really cool, too.” search for vocally gifted teens called Center There is even an internal contest Stage Artist Search in MUSIC partnership with Atlanfor SoR teachers and staff. “Anyone who’s employed by SoR tic Records. The threecan submit two original songs,” part contest helps artists get in Roach said. “Three finalists will be front of music record executives. selected to fly to Los Angeles for a “The singers will audition for two-day songwriting workshop.” free,” said Nicole Roach, general The contest was created to give manager of School of Rock, CarRoach talented musicians visibility in the mel. “They will submit a video, music industry. and 25 to 30 finalists will be chosen. They “It can be tough to be seen by record will be flown out to Los Angeles to take labels,” Roach said. “SoR wanted to give part in a showcase in front of record label people that opportunity for these kids to executives.” take their music careers to the next level. The global search is open to any vocalist It’s geared toward anyone with musical between the ages of 13 and 19. Participants potential but don’t know how to get in front do not need to be students at SoR. of these record labels.” “It’s a way for them to show off what Videos must be submitted by June 30. The they do and to try and break into the music video must contain a 90-second introducindustry,” Roach said. tion and one song performance. Finalists SoR also will choose 100 applicants to will be notified later this year. To submit a receive scholarships to summer songwritvideo, visit schoolofrock.com/centerstage. ing camps.

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Where’s Amy enjoys Mud Creek Players ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Piper Williams (Carmel), left, and Dani Morey (Geist) attend the April 19 sold-out opening weekend of the Mud Creek Players “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Opening weekend was very inspiring and moving because it fell on Good Friday, Passover and Easter weekend. The acting, music, dancing, costumes and lighting were professional, very convincing and effective. The show runs until May 4 and includes several amazing actors from Carmel, Fishers, Geist, Noblesville and Westfield. It is directed by Michelle Moore (Geist). For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

Asner stars in ‘The Soap Myth’

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FIRST FRIDAY May 3, 6–9 p.m. Before school’s out for summer, we’ll be highlighting art from elementary school Nickel Plate Arts students from seven Noblesville school art programs in our May exhibit, “Young Artists,” as well as a showcase of art by Christine Merchent. Live music and a cash bar with local beer and wine round out the evening. at

SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: Christine Merchent May 1–31, Wed.–Fri., Noon–5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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using concentration camp corpses to make soap. A Holocaust denier tries to dispute that, and an investigative reporter tries to Ed Asner will always be identified with find the truth. his role as Lou Grant. “Age-wise, I certainly can identify Asner PERFORMANCE earned five with the role and I’m familiar with the horrors of the Holocaust and I Emmy Awards feel that no matter how hard you for his 12-year run portraying the try to instill in people the knowlgruff but soft-hearted newsman edge of the Holocaust, that it will in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for eventually fade into non-existence,” seven years and “Lou Grant” for five Asner Asner said. “People will forget the years. lessons learned from the Holocaust. They At 89, he is playing a memorable fictional will forget the succeeding holocausts (genocharacter as Holocaust survivor Milton cides) as they forgot the original one. And it Saltzman in Jeff Cohen’s “The Soap Myth.” will take place again, again and again.” The Jewish Federation of Greater IndianapoAsner said it’s important people know lis is sponsoring the dramatic reading of the when it happens and why it happens. play at 7:30 p.m. April 30 at the Palladium Asner said he had no idea when he did for the Center for the Performing Arts in the first reading in May 2016 at the Lincoln Carmel. Center in New York that he would still be “I think it’s a very important role to play performing it three years later. a survivor of the death camps, who is on a Tickets range from $20 to $30. Admission mission on informing the world about what includes a special talkback session and he has witnessed, and the world doesn’t dessert reception. For more, visit thecenterwant to take the time to listen,” Asner said. presents.org. Saltzman is a witness to the Nazis’ atrocities, including their experimenting in

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The Belfry Theatre Red, White, and Tuna May 31st - Jun. 16th, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. $17 adults, $14 ages 0-12 & 65-100 thebelfrytheatre.com Caravan Classes Wednesday Art Classes May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $5-$15 per session 11-11:30 a.m. Family Art Time AGES 6-11: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Homeschool Art 4-5 p.m. After-school Art 5-6 p.m. Teen Art Nickel Plate Arts is brought to you by:

Fishers Arts Council The Art of Printmaking May 5-29, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Art of Printmaking Reception May 10, 6-8 p.m. The Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers Free fishersartscouncil.com Hamilton County Artists’ Association Mother Earth Exhibit May 1- May 31, Thurs: 1-3 p.m., Fri: 1-4 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hamilton County Artists’ Association Monthly Meeting Public Welcome! May 8, 7-9 p.m. The Birdie Gallery 195 South 5th St hcaa-in.org Improbable Fiction Theatre Company presents Harvey by Mary Chase May 17, 18, 24, and 25, 8 p.m. May 26, 2 p.m. The Cat Theatre 254 Veterans Way, Carmel iftheatrecompany.org Logan Street Sanctuary Second Saturday Showcase

Series The Wallens in concert May 11, 8-10 p.m. $10 suggested donation Third Saturday Comedy Showcase Series May 18, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation Fourth Friday Young Songwriters Series May 24, 7-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation Cari Ray and The Shaky Legs in concert May 31, 8-10:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $15 requested donation Logan Street Sanctuary, 1274 Logan Street, Noblesville loganstreetsanctuary.org

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the Sleeping Beauty

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The sandwiches at Porter Books and Bread are named after famous writers. Pictured is the Vonnegut sandwich. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 5719 Lawton Loop E. Dr., Lawrence. What to get: The Vonnegut Sandwich Price: $9 for half, $13 for a whole Anna’s take: Porter Books and Bread is one of my favorite places for lunch. It features stacks of books, exposed bricks

and even a winding, metal staircase — all in a historic building at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence. I ordered the Vonnegut Sandwich because Hoosier Kurt Vonnegut is by far one of my favorite writers. This sandwich stacks city ham, smoked turkey, a kosher pickle and slaw on house-made focaccia bread smeared with Dijon and garlic/ black pepper mayo. I opted for the half size, and it was still very filling. Suggested pairings: Whenever I visit Porter Books and Bread, I always order “Unlimited refills” coffee because I’m typically there for a few hours. Also, order a chocolate chip cookie and the spicy Broad Ripple Chip Co. potato chips.

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“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Mud Creek Theater

7:30 p.m. May 2; 8 p.m. May 3-4

The Mud Creek Players present the classic rock opera for the first time since 1989. Cost: $10 to 20 Compiled by Mark Ambrogi

“Forbidden Broadway, It’s Back, It’s New and Better Than Ever!,” Actors Theatre of Indiana, The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts

“A Streetcar Named Desire” Carmel Community Players, The Cat

7:30 p.m. May 1-4; 2 p.m. May 5

“You Can’t Take It with You,” OneAmerica Stage, Indiana Repertory Theatre

Disney’s “Newsies,” Civic Theatre, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts

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“Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA,” the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m. May 2

Arrival has built a reputation as the one of the most convincing tribute bands to Swedish pop group ABBA. Cost: $21 to $65

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7 p.m. May 3-4; 2 p.m. May 5

“Newsies” follows the story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged newsboys.

7:30 p.m. May 3; 5 and 9 p.m. May 4; 2 p.m. May 5

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IRT presents Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s madcap comedy, which debuted on Broadway in 1936. Cost: $21 to $78

7:30 p.m. May 2-4; 2:30 p.m. May 5

Tennessee Williams’ play centers on Blanche DuBois coming to live with her sister and brutish brother-in-law in New Orleans.

Actors Theatre of Indiana founders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins are joined by Logan Moore as they perform parodies of 28 musicals. Cost: $20 to $45

More: mudcreekplayers.org

Amy Grant will perform at 8 p.m. May 3 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Submitted photo)

“An Evening with Amy Grant,” the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m. May 3

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“42nd Street,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

8 p.m. April 30, May 2-4; 1 p.m. May 1; 1:30 and 7 p.m. May 5

The show-biz musical “42nd Street” celebrates Broadway and Times Square while telling the story of aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer, who comes to the big city from Allentown Pa., and lands her first big job in the ensemble of a Broadway musical. Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet dinner).

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Welp, new words are here Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I can still remember buying my copy of “Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the GRAMMAR GUY English Language” back in high school. It was raining that day, and I scurried into the local bookstore during lunch. This glorious red rectangle caught my eye with its shimmery, gold-embossed letters. I had to have it. This thing was beefy. It contained 1,693 pages. Recently, Dictionary.com added more than 300 new words to its online dictionary. As I’ve previously stated, dictionaries merely report the news; that is, they reflect popular word usage whether we prefer the words or not. With that being said, here are some of the new words. Screen time: The thing we try to implement limits on for our kids but have no self-control over for ourselves. Infodump: When you provide a reader with a large amount of information all at once. Dad joke: The kind of one-liners (often pun-filled) dads tell their kids that make kids groan.

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